ProQual Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Health and Safety Leadership and Management
An Ofqual-regulated, RQF-accredited Level 7 qualification equipping senior health and safety professionals with advanced strategic leadership, risk governance, and management skills to drive organisational safety performance.
Course Features
The ProQual Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Health and Safety Leadership and Management is a comprehensive, competence-based qualification accredited onto the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and regulated by Ofqual. It comprises five mandatory units with a total qualification time of 500 hours and 260 guided learning hours.
- Awarding Body: ProQual Awarding Body (UK)
- Regulatory Body: Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual)
- Qualification Framework: Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
- Total Qualification Time: 500 hours (260 Guided Learning Hours)
- Assessment Method: Portfolio of evidence — no formal written examinations
- Grading Structure: Pass or Fail
About This Course
The ProQual Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Health and Safety Leadership and Management is a high-level vocational qualification designed for professionals who are responsible for developing and applying health and safety procedures at a strategic level within any organisation. Equivalent in standing to a master's degree-level qualification, it validates advanced competence through real-world, workplace-based evidence rather than traditional examinations, making it a preferred credential among senior employers worldwide.
Ofqual-regulated and accredited onto the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
Equivalent in level to a master's degree qualification
Recognised globally by employers and professional bodies including IOSH
Competence-based assessment using real workplace evidence — no exams
Developed in collaboration with IOSH and aligned to international best practices
Supports progression to Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) and senior leadership roles
What You'll Learn
Upon completing all five mandatory units, learners will be able to demonstrate advanced strategic competence across the core pillars of occupational health and safety leadership and management. The following official learning outcomes reflect the qualification specification published by ProQual.
Develop and implement current ISO and other recognised standards for occupational health and safety management systems, ensuring alignment with organisational strategic goals and legal compliance
Evaluate strategic risks through quantifiable risk assessment systems and articulate effective risk communication strategies for a range of organisational situations
Evaluate the effects of global issues, sustainability, and psychological factors on safety culture and measure safety performance and return on investment
Assess the impact of digital technologies on health and safety management and implement risk assessments and control measures for biohazards, ecological hazards, ergonomic hazards, chemical hazards, and biological outbreaks
Conduct accident causal analysis using root cause analysis models and develop practicable plans for accident prevention and cost quantification
Identify personal strategic leadership skills, manage a personal development plan, evaluate its effectiveness, advocate employee welfare, and maintain a professional development portfolio aligned to CPD requirements
Understand and apply business risk management models, develop viable risk management processes, and evaluate their effectiveness to build a risk-accepting organisational culture
Who Should Attend?
This qualification is designed for experienced professionals who hold, or are preparing for, senior and strategic health and safety responsibilities within their organisation. It is suitable for those wishing to formally validate their competence at the highest level of the occupational health and safety profession.
Senior health and safety managers and directors responsible for strategic planning and policy development
Health and safety professionals seeking to progress to executive or board-level advisory roles
Occupational health and safety consultants operating at a strategic level across multiple organisations
Those who have completed a Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice or equivalent qualification and wish to advance further
Professionals responsible for influencing health and safety culture, governance, and compliance frameworks across an entire organisation
Individuals seeking formal recognition of their strategic competence to support IOSH GradIOSH or CMIOSH membership applications
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive ProQual Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Health and Safety Leadership and Management course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Unit F/618/5597: Safety Culture, Sustainability and the Global Effect on Performance
Unit J/618/5598: Digital Technologies and Incident Investigation
Unit L/618/5599: Development as a Strategic Manager
Unit J/506/2048: Establish Business Risk Management Processes
Course Requirements
There are no formal academic entry requirements for this qualification. However, ProQual specifies that centres must carry out an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify any gaps and plan assessment accordingly.
Candidates must be aged 19 or over
Candidates must be working in or have access to a health and safety management or strategic leadership role where workplace evidence can be generated and observed
A relevant Level 6 qualification in occupational health and safety or strategic management, or equivalent professional experience, is strongly recommended
Assessments
This qualification is fully competence-based. Candidates must demonstrate the level of competence described in each unit by producing a portfolio of evidence. There are no written examinations. The qualification is internally assessed and verified by centre staff, and externally quality assured by ProQual verifiers. Grading is Pass or Fail.
Observation reports completed by a qualified assessor in the workplace
Assignments, projects, and written reports demonstrating strategic application of knowledge
Professional discussions with the assessor evidencing understanding and decision-making
Witness testimony from line managers or colleagues confirming competence in the workplace
Candidate-produced work products such as policies, risk assessments, and management plans
Records of oral and written questioning, worksheets, and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Progression
Successful completion of the ProQual Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Health and Safety Leadership and Management opens significant career and academic progression pathways for health and safety professionals seeking to advance to the highest levels of the profession.
Progress towards Chartered Membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH) — the qualification supports evidence of competence required for this prestigious designation
Pursue senior and executive-level roles such as Head of Health and Safety, Group Safety Director, or Chief Health and Safety Officer within large-scale organisations
Advance into independent health and safety consultancy at a strategic and international level, advising boards and multinational organisations
Pursue further academic qualifications at postgraduate level, including master's degrees or doctorate programmes in occupational health, safety, or management disciplines
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